Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Animals

BARNYARD ANIMALS

Perhaps you, like me, think of those on a farm when someone says the word “animals.” I think of movies with these barnyard animals talking to each other. The three animals in this section are typical of that nostalgia. We’ll paint a stoic cow, a trotting Yorkshire pig, and a colorful rooster. Their snouts are different, as are their eyes, feet, and ears—if seen at all!

BARNYARD ANIMALS HIGHLIGHTS

» VARIETY. A variety of forms, textures, and postures are shown.

» BLACK AND WHITE. We paint our cow with a color-rich black.

» FEATHERS. Though not a detailed approach, we’ll learn to re-create the look of feathers.

Rooster